Powertrain
generic / SAE
P245D
EGR Cooler Bypass Control Circuit High Bank 1
Same as P245A with the control line shorted to supply. EGR mixes inert exhaust into intake to lower combustion peak temperature — too little raises NOx, too much causes misfires and rough running.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number4 / 5D
Possible causes
- Control line shorted to supply high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Supply wire pinched against B+ source low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Pinging or knocking under load
- Power loss and hesitation
- Possible rough idle
- Failed emissions inspection (NOx)
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 200–800 €
- Estimated time: 1–3 h
- Component: egr cooler bypass valve b1
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012